Iran claimed to have attacked Gulf nations as revenge for U.S. strikes that occurred during the night. The resumption of hostilities follows remarks from the American president stating that Iran will "face consequences" for the halted talks. More details ahead.
The United States announced that it has finished its most recent series of airstrikes during the night into Thursday. Earlier, it conducted another set of bombings against Iranian locations following accusations that Iran was responsible for the downing of an attack helicopter near Oman. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran stated that it has struck U.S. military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain. Kuwait has temporarily shut down its air space because of new Iranian assaults. Jordan has also been hit by Iranian missile attacks.
This is a summary of the key happenings from the war in Iran and the broader Middle East on Thursday, June 11, 2026:
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What have been the most recent developments in the Middle East conflict?
The United States conducted attacks against Iran during the night leading into Thursday following President Donald Trump's statement that the Islamic Republic must "bear the cost" for the halted peace talks.
Iran has carried out strikes against neighboring countries in the region.
Below is an overview of latest developments:
The U.S. Central Command stated it struck additional targets in Iran during the night leading into Thursday, reacting to Tehran's ongoing aggressive actions. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed they attacked American military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain. As a result, Kuwait briefly shut down its air space following renewed Iranian strikes. The U.S. Embassy in Jordan issued an order to "seek shelter in place" after reports surfaced about missiles being detected over Jordanian skies. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged for a reduction in tensions as both the U.S. and Iran persist with their respective offensive operations.U.S. Embassy in Jordan issues alert
The U.S. Embassy in Jordan stated on its official website: "Reports suggest that missiles, drones, or rockets have entered Jordanian airspace. Take immediate shelter above ground and stay inside. Keep an eye on local notifications and warnings."
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claimed to have struck important military installations at Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan using twelve ballistic missiles.
The Al-Azraq facility accommodates American military personnel and planes.
Kuwait temporarily suspends air traffic because of Iranian strikes
The airspace of Kuwait has been temporarily shut down as a result of Iranian strikes.
Flights have been diverted.
Previously, the Kuwaiti armed forces stated that their air defense systems were intercepting enemy airborne threats. Iran claimed it was striking American military installations in Kuwait.
Bahrain once more echoes with alarms as Kuwait announces fresh assaults
The Bahraini Ministry of Interior once more stated that alarms are being heard across the Gulf Arab nation.
The ministry reiterated: 'Citizens and residents are encouraged to stay composed and go to the closest secure location.'
Kuwait stated that its aerial defense mechanisms are countering new assaults.
Previously, Iran stated it was focusing on U.S. military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait.
The IRGC claims it struck U.S. military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran claimed responsibility for attacking American military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait as retaliation for the most recent U.S. bombing raids on Iranian soil.
"In two phases of operations, eighteen significant objectives associated with the U.S. Army were struck," at the Ali Al Salem and Ahmed Al Jaber airbases in Kuwait, stated the IRGC.
The Iranian armed forces claimed they targeted the "Sheikh Isa Air Base" in Bahrain.
The extent of harm caused by the most recent Iranian strikes remains uncertain.
CENTCOM states that U.S. attacks against Iran "have been finished"
The U.S. armed forces stated that their most recent series of "defensive" attacks against Iran has been "finished."
The CENTCOM forces conducted attacks against Iranian military monitoring abilities, communication networks, and air defense locations throughout Iran. U.S. Marines, Air Force, and Navy units deployed precise weapons targeting Iranian facilities that presented a danger to American troops and international merchant vessels passing through the area, according to the military's Central Command (CENTCOM) in a statement posted on X.
The demonstrations come as a reaction to Iran's unjustified and ongoing attacks," the statement further noted. "American troops stay alert, capable, and prepared.
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You are invited to follow our reporting on the ongoing Middle East conflict, as new strikes from the United States and Iran appear to raise concerns of a potential full-scale war returning following a brief pause provided by a ceasefire announced on April 8.
A resurgence in fighting has reduced expectations that the conflict, which began with American and Israeli strikes against Iran late last month, will conclude shortly.
Many of Iran's neighboring countries that house U.S. military installations have also come under attack as Tehran retaliates against the most recent round of American airstrikes.
In the meantime, Iran and the United States presented contradictory statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran asserted that the crucial international transportation corridor for oil and gas was shut down, whereas the U.S. military stated that commercial vessels were passing through the strait.
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